Knighton railway station
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| Knighton | |||
| Trefclawdd | |||
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| Location | |||
| Place | Knighton | ||
| Local authority | Shropshire (on Shropshire/Powys border) |
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| Operations | |||
| Station code | KNI | ||
| Managed by | Arriva Trains Wales | ||
| Platforms in use | 2 | ||
| Live departures and station information from National Rail | |||
| Annual Passenger Usage | |||
| 2004/05 ** | 23,251 | ||
| History | |||
| Key dates | Opened 1865 | ||
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |||
| Annual passenger usage based on sales of tickets in stated financial year(s) which end or originate at Knighton (source) | |||
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Knighton railway station serves the market town of Knighton in Powys, Wales, although the station itself is located in Shropshire, England. The railway station is located below street level at Station Road beside the River Teme close to the centre of the town.
All trains serving the station are operated by Arriva Trains Wales. There are four trains a day in each direction from Monday to Saturday, and two services on Sundays. There are two platforms in use today.
[edit] History
The station was built in 1865.
In 2004 the station enjoyed a partial refurbishment, with VDU units installed to display train departure times, and enhanced disabled access on the northbound platform.
[edit] External links
- Train times and station information for Knighton railway station from National Rail
- Map and aerial photo of Knighton railway station from Multimap.com
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
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| Knucklas | Arriva Trains Wales Heart of Wales Line |
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